On September 13, 2026, just before 7 p.m., firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a reported house fire on the 5100 block of Elrovia Avenue in El Monte, California. As they began addressing the blaze, gunfire broke out, and a person was taken to the hospital for injuries sustained during the exchange.
The Los Angeles County firefighters were joined by officers from the El Monte Police Department. While the two agencies were on scene, an armed individual confronted the responders and opened fire. The source of the gunfire was not identified in the initial report, and the identity of the armed person was not disclosed.
Emergency medical personnel treated the injured individual, who was subsequently hospitalized. No additional injuries were reported among the firefighters or police officers present. The fire continued to be managed by the fire department while law‑enforcement units secured the area and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the motive or the condition of the hospitalized person. The incident remains under investigation by the El Monte Police Department, with the Los Angeles County Fire Department continuing to monitor the fire situation at the residence.